Birtwistle Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Birtwistle Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Birtwistle family

Profession Census Frequency
Cotton Weaver 93
Farmer 17
Weaver 14
Piecer 13
Calico Printer 12
Stone Mason 10
Joiner 9
Female Servant 8
Calico Weaver 7
Agricultural Labourer 6
Lab 6
Labourer 6
Cotton Spinner 5
Farm Lab 4
Independant 4
Ag Lab 3
Finisher 3
Independent 3
Power Loom Weaver 3
Shoe Maker 3
Tailor 3
Shop Keeper 2
Ap Stone Mason 2
Bobbin In Futter 2
Cotton Power Loom 2

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